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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,168.80, 178,313.50 and 86,220.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,168.80, 178,313.50 and 86,220.86 is: 119,025.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,168.80 : 178,313.50 = 86,220.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,168.80/178,313.50 = 86,220.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,168.80x = 178,313.50 × 86,220.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,168.80x = 15,374,343,319.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,374,343,319.61/129,168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,025.21

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